Preventing Breast Cancer: The Politics of an Epidemic [Paperback]

Cathy Read (Author)

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Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Rivers Oram Press/Pandora List; 2nd edition edition (1 Jan 1995)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0044409095
ISBN-13: 978-0044409090
Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 13.3 x 2.1 cm
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,080,883 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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By the turn of the century, doctors predict breast cancer will claim the lives of one million women a year. many of these deaths are preventable. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. However, as Cathy Read argues, it is not the mysterious and unavoidable epidemic many would have us believe. While conventional medicine has failed to find a cure for breast cancer, this book addresses the root causes, which lie in our diet, environment and social structures. Breast cancer is not woman's fault, but it is not beyond our means to control it.

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all the facts and fallacies of breast cancer 23 Aug 1998

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Dr. Read has assembled all the facts and fallacies of breast cancer in a fascinating, if chilling, read. Lifestyle factors and an environment bombarded with potent, life-altering chemicals seem to be the causes for breast cancer that science has not yet been able to prove. Read concludes that social change is the most potent preventative to the rising breast cancer rates worldwide. Many of the risk factors for breast cancer are related to delayed childbearing as women get their educations and establish in careers. Among other startling suggestions, Read proposes that society offer more support to women so that they may begin having children at an earlier age. With public and work-site facilities for breastfeeding, guaranteed educational opportunities for young mothers, and help with childcare, women would be able to begin their families at a younger age.

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